Lochteil

Lochteil is a small municipality in the fictional country of Nordmark, situated in the Eberbach river valley in the district of Mittelrhein. The municipality covers about 12.3 square kilometers and features a landscape of open fields, meadows, and scattered deciduous woods. Elevation ranges from 120 to 210 meters above sea level.

The name Lochteil combines elements from Old High German referring to a nearby lake and toponymic parish divisions, reflecting its historical development as a distinct ecclesiastical and administrative unit within a larger estate.

The settlement traces its history to at least the 13th century, with the parish church of Saint Peter mentioned in 1312. For centuries it remained predominantly agricultural; in the late 19th and early 20th centuries a small belt of light manufacturing emerged around local workshops. Today the economy relies on agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and services serving residents and visitors.

Lochteil is governed by a municipal council and a directly elected mayor. It is connected by regional roads to neighboring towns; the nearest rail service is in Brenheim, about 8 kilometers away.

Facilities include a primary school, a kindergarten, a volunteer fire department, and a community center that hosts cultural events such as the harvest festival and summer concerts. The population is primarily employed in the surrounding area, with a modest growth trend in recent years.

Notable people: none widely recorded.

Note: Lochteil is presented here as a fictional locality for illustration; details may vary in different sources.